Dr. Michael A. Emerson received his Baccalaureate in Psychology, his Masters of Science Degree in Family Counseling and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

He has experiences in a variety of mental health treatment facilities, encompassing inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Emerson provides consultation and mediation, as well as expertise in specific clinical issues and modalities. 

Dr. Emerson holds licensure as a certified Mental Health Professional Person, EMDR Clinician, Board Certified Professional Counselor (IABMCP-Diplomat), as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor. 

Dr. Emerson also holds credentialing in Clinical Hypnosis, Parent Effectiveness Training and Facilitative Mediation. He has applied his skills as a Counselor, School Psychologist, Mental Health Psychologist, Psychiatric Hospital Administrator, Stress Management Instructor for Wyoming State Highway Patrol and Law Enforcement Academy, Special Deputy for Montana Sheriff's Department, Psychiatric Clinical Director, Chief Hospital Psychologist and currently as a Private Practice Clinician and Mediator.  

Dr. Emerson also holds the honor be being one of the Past Presidents of the Montana Counseling Association.

Adele Boudreau, R.N. is an experienced Psychiatric Nurse who manages Dr. Emerson's practice.  

Together, they are able to provide quality, confidential therapy to individuals and families who experience a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns. Their collaborative approach brings over 45 years of combined experience and expertise to the Mental Health field; enabling them to better support both individual and family systems in times of crises. 

Specializing in adult and adolescent issues, their practice provides early identification, understanding and treatment of underlying problems and issues. Client focused therapy, with an underlying Cognitive Behavioral understanding, is the personal, pragmatic and goal oriented basis for Dr. Emerson's psychotherapeutic, counseling philosophy.